What is badgerports?

badgerports is a software repository for use with Ubuntu Linux 10.04.
Whilst on the whole it is a good idea to use the software provided with your Linux distribution, there are
sometimes bugs or major software updates that cannot be included for operational reasons. badgerports is a
home for a number of wayward software packages, to enhance the Ubuntu experience.

The primary purpose of badgerports is to provide recent versions of the Mono framework, and associated
packages such as F-Spot, Banshee, and Monodevelop. Suggestions for other packages to include are welcome,
but don't be offended if I decline for whatever reason.

badgerports 10.04 is now closed, these packages are made available for historical purposes.

Who is behind badgerports?

badgerports is maintained by Jo Shields, one of the main
packagers for Mono in Debian GNU/Linux and Ubuntu Linux. Package compilation is provided by the Launchpad
PPA system.

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How do I use badgerports?

badgerports is an Ubuntu repository. In order to use it, you must add it to your Software Sources.

Click on "System", "Administration", "Software Sources".

Click on the "Other Software" tab.

Click on "Add...", and enter the line:

deb http://badgerports.org lucid main

Click on "Add Source"

Click on "Authentication", then on "Import Key File"

Download this GPG key file, ID 0E1FAD0C, and select it in the "Import Key File" window

Click on "Close", then "Reload" when the pop-up appears. You're all set!

From now on, whenever you try to install or update Mono-related packages on your system, you will be given the badgerports
version for preference. You don't need to do anything more than update your system as usual to get started!